Youth & family resources

• For life threatening emergencies, don't run, call 9-1-1
• Administer Narcan, if indicated , but call 9-1-1 first (Video on how to administer Narcan https://youtu.be/Vdu1pIkaR_I) (Video sobre cómo administrar Narcan : https://youtu.be/LANZtl5yLU4)
• Call, text or chat 988 to speak to someone anonymously
• Call the Crisis Center (240)777-4000
• Report an issue to SafeSchoolsMD.org

Learn where to turn when treatment is needed for mental health and/or substance use disorders:

• Montgomery County Screening and Treatment: Child and Adolescent Assessment Services
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Learn more about preventing substance use with protective factors, including:

• Frequent open conversations
• Maximizing connections 
• Minimizing untreated trauma, and mental health conditions
• Connections to people and activities that are empowering to yourself and others

Learn life sustaining techniques  that minimize harm  until recovery is sought, including: 

• Getting trained and carrying Narcan
• Safer use options
• Preventing HIV & STD
• Obtaining and using fentanyl test strips

Learn what MGP is and how our community partners are supporting youth:

• Montgomery County  Public Schools (MCPS)
• City of Gaithersburg
• City of Rockville
• Montgomery County Government and more...

Video on how to administer Narcan (English):

https://youtu.be/Vdu1pIkaR_I  

Video sobre cómo administrar Narcan (Español): https://youtu.be/LANZtl5yLU4